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The Law of God, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, serves as a divine guide for the lives of believers, often referred to as saints. The term "saints" in the biblical context refers to those who are set apart for God, sanctified by faith in Jesus Christ. Remembering the Law of God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of obedience, meditation, and adherence to God's commandments.

Biblical Foundation

The Law of God is first introduced in the Old Testament, primarily through the Mosaic Law, which includes the Ten Commandments and various ceremonial, civil, and moral laws. In Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , the Israelites are instructed: "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage underscores the importance of remembering and teaching the Law as a continuous practice.

The Role of the Law in the Life of Saints

For the saints, the Law of God is not merely a set of rules but a reflection of God's character and His will for humanity. Psalm 1:2 describes the blessed man as one whose "delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night." This meditation is an act of remembrance, keeping the Law at the forefront of one's mind and actions.

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ affirms the enduring significance of the Law. In Matthew 5:17-18 , He states, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished." Here, Christ emphasizes the continuity and fulfillment of the Law through His life and ministry.

The Law and the New Covenant

While the New Covenant, established through the death and resurrection of Jesus, brings a new dimension to the understanding of the Law, it does not negate the need for saints to remember it. Hebrews 8:10 quotes the promise of God: "This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people." This internalization of the Law signifies a deeper, spiritual remembrance that transforms the believer's heart and mind.

Practical Implications for Saints

For saints, remembering the Law of God involves both a personal and communal commitment. Individually, it requires regular study and meditation on the Scriptures, seeking to understand and apply God's commandments in daily life. Communally, it involves teaching and encouraging one another to live according to God's standards, as seen in Colossians 3:16 : "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."

Conclusion

The Law of God remains a vital aspect of the Christian faith, guiding saints in their spiritual journey. By remembering and adhering to the Law, believers honor God and reflect His holiness in the world.

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Malachi 4:4
Remember you the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.
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A Tribute from Enemies
... depend upon it, they were more saintly saints just because ... that purity and holiness
and communion with God do not ... they are living by the highest law, with a ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/a tribute from enemies.htm

The Second Helvetic Confession, AD 1566.
... sola fide in Christum), not by the law, nor by ... Every prayer is to be offered to God
alone, through the sole mediation of Christ, not to saints or through ...
/.../ 55 the second helvetic.htm

Easter Day
All Saints' Day and Other Sermons. ... of his being, fulfilling the mind and will of
God concerning him. ... But again, I say, this is the law, not Moses' law, but the ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xi easter day.htm

Meditations on the Hindrances which Keep Back a Sinner from the ...
... were no gospel: die as though there were no law. ... hinder thee from the society of
heavenly saints and angels ... justified by faith they have peace with God (Romans 5 ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/meditations on the hindrances which.htm

The Kingly Priesthood of the Saints
... your mind; and you always will have that law while you ... is the honorable of the earth,
and God estimates him ... what you affirm, when you say that saints are kings ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the kingly priesthood of the.htm

The Tests of Love to God
... loves His law " the law of repentance, the law of self ... of wild beasts, if I may be
God's pure wheat ... How did divine affection carry the early saints above the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a divine cordial/the tests of love to.htm

God's Love Commended to Us.
... His government was made secure and His law was duly ... might "be able to comprehend
with all saints what is ... A sinless angel enjoys God's complacency, but not His ...
/.../finney/sermons on gospel themes/xviii gods love commended to.htm

Walking with God
... says Paul to Timothy); And this book of the law, (says God ... leads me to speak to you
that are saints as well ... I need not tell you, that walking with God is not ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/walking with god.htm

The Law Established through Faith
... we are now speaking of, but "to the saints of God ... under grace," as you was when
"under the law?" How diligent was you then in hearing the word of God! ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 35 the law established.htm

From the Second to the Fourth Commandment
... of the Blessed Virgin, or of the saints, or for ... give our time to the service and
worship of God. ... will avoid the danger of sinfully violating an important law. ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 32 from the second.htm